Wanted to let you know that this morning I took 1mg of prednisone. I have never been able to get under 2mg so we will see. I made this decision bc I noticed several,(what it appears to be), fat pockets at the base of my neck. I went to see a PA,(my rheumatoid Dr, I can't get in to see that quickly), anyway, he said it appeared to be fatty pockets and wants me to go get a sonagram. I was a little worried. I never got the moonface, but did some research and this appears to be a side effect of the prednisone. Have any of ya'll noticed any fatty pockets around the neck area?
Well after researching, and finding that others taking prednisone have experienced this, I am going to cancel the sonagram, bc I am convinced w the research that they are fatty pockets and will go away once I'm off of the prednisone. I may have to take more pain (tramadol medication to manage, but after this has happened I am more determined than ever to get off of this prednisone. I'm not saying I will be successful, but I am going to try it.
I have added some of the best, (meaning expensive), omega complex fish oil to my diet. I saw it advertised and researched it. They say that you have to take the right fish oil supplement. This one is from the fish in the waters of New Zealand and I ordered it online. Anyway, I don't know if this is useful info for any of you, but I'm thinking after 1 wk, it is helping, (or it's all in my mind).
I hope you all have a good day. Your feedback and sharing is always welcome.
Barbara Rene'